General Review
- A general overview
- Used to discuss and formulate ideas
- Similar to a Peer Review
- Typical of smaller works
- Includes discussion of organization
- Editor may provide a brief synopsis of areas where changes may be valuable
Proofreading
- A general overview
- Used to find and correct minor errors in punctuation, spelling and composition
- May include a review of citation pages, in-text citations and format requirements
- Words and sentences may be changed, moved or deleted.
Copy Editing
- A complete overview
- Used to find and correct errors in syntax, grammar and clarity
- Typical first editorial stage for larger works
- Words and sentences may be changed, moved or deleted
Developmental Editing
- A complete evaluation
- Used to find and correct errors in development, organization and style
- Includes discussion of plot, characterization and verisimilitude
- Typical second editorial stage for larger works
- Words, sentences and blocks of text may be changed, moved or deleted
